Does HCG Work?
What are the dangers of HCG diet weight loss shots?
Human chorionic gonadotropin, also spelled Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), is a hormone associated with pregnancy, weight loss, and other health issues. If you are looking to get HCG injections, see a licensed medical professional.
You may have heard about HCG Shot and weight loss advice from Kevin Trudeau (in the US) or Doctor Simeons in the United Kingdom. The idea is that HCG, associated with pregnancy also leads to weight loss. It should be noted that the American Medical Association and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition claim that HCG is not safe or effective as a weight loss aid. It also is used in fertility treatments, and can be a marker for certain kinds of cancer, so it is important to let any medical professional know if you are using it for any other purpose, lest you get a false positive.
Where can I get an HCG shot? Well, according to the very knowledgeable woman I spoke to at a Christmas party, you can get it from a naturopath as an "off label" prescription for HCG. Apparently you get the shots and take the diet for a few weeks at a time, then go off it, then go back on. The HCG diet is about 500 calories per day, so naturally you're gonna lose weight even if you are completely sedentary. It also helps that you aren't chomping down french fries and drinking cola.
Notes and Special Information
Special note: Always Consult a Physician! HCG is not for everyone and can aggravate some conditions.